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BASF CORP

Quick Summary

  • Released 2,624 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
  • Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
  • Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
120 PINE STREET
ELYRIA, OH 44035
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County
LORAIN County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325180
Inspections
3 · last Sep 20, 2024
Total Penalties
$0 · last Feb 26, 2019
Registry ID
110000385440

How This Compares

#405 of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,896 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.

Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)

Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.

1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant

TRI Toxic Chemical Releases

Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.

Emissions Trend (2015–2024) +948% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 2,935
2016 2,238 -24%
2017 2,624 +17%
2018 14,316 +446%
2019 8,392 -41%
2020 5,261 -37%
2021 14,931 +184%
2022 5,155 -65%
2023 44,405 +761%
2024 30,767 -31%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 27,558 27,558 4,932
Copper compounds 1,939 1,918 21 492,080
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 709 704 6 74,953
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 198 198 524,533
Nitric acid 151 151 88
Zinc compounds 119 3 116 22,926
Nickel compounds 68 63 5 20,964 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 15 10 5 17,568
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 10 5 5 12,136

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 42,040 42,040 18,889
Copper compounds 1,232 1,202 30 351,553
Nitric acid 390 390 32
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 354 346 8 61,291
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 276 276 664,713
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 53 48 5 17,459
Nickel compounds 49 44 5 19,696 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 7 2 5 15,802
Molybdenum trioxide 5 5 199 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Copper compounds 2,518 2,492 26 141,100
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1,687 1,680 7 47,229
Ammonia 500 500 25,260
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 240 240 821,668
Nickel compounds 132 127 5 30,684 ♦ Carcinogen
Barium 62 57 5 37,072
Molybdenum trioxide 15 10 5 1,074 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitric acid 1 1 591

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Copper compounds 7,578 7,550 28 111,477
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 6,124 6,116 8 41,190
Ammonia 500 500 19,800
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 262 262 716,636
Barium 242 237 5 21,364
Manganese compounds 184 179 5 2,053
Nickel compounds 40 35 5 65,379 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitric acid 1 1 350

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3,650 3,640 10 39,310
Ammonia 500 500 2,361
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 331 331 268,963
Molybdenum trioxide 227 222 5 1,222 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 195 159 36 219,893
Manganese compounds 167 162 5 2,744
Barium 118 113 5 31,062
Nickel compounds 73 68 5 23,567 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitric acid 1 1 1

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3,867 3,860 7 62,122
Copper compounds 3,706 3,679 27 149,302
Ammonia 500 500 4,015
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 249 249 187,973
Nickel compounds 69 69 5,190 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitric acid 1 1 2,450
Mercury compounds 0 0 57

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 85
Nitric acid 5,082
Copper compounds 7,253 7,218 35 73,707
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5,923 5,914 9 49,137
Ammonia 500 500 11,103
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 322 322 747,964
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 152 147 5 302
Molybdenum trioxide 113 108 5 2,243 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 38 33 5 18,452 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrogen fluoride 10 10
Lead compounds 5 5 355

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid 1,090
Mercury compounds 24
Copper compounds 710 658 52 32,574
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 515 515 627,092
Ammonia 500 500 11,440
Zinc compounds 265 15 250 2,199
Nickel compounds 190 185 5 6,204 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 175 161 14 24,051
Cobalt compounds 103 98 5 1,395 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 62 57 5 2,079
Lithium carbonate 41 41
Vanadium compounds 18 18 781
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 15 10 5 264
Molybdenum trioxide 12 7 5 2,172 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrogen fluoride 10 10
Lead compounds 8 8 73

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 28
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 750 750 514,714
Copper compounds 552 500 52 33,144
Ammonia 505 500 5 5,652
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 134 120 14 25,659
Nickel compounds 100 95 5 4,697 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 62 57 5 54
Cobalt compounds 51 46 5 7 ♦ Carcinogen
Lithium carbonate 41 40 1 27
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 15 10 5 450
Nitric acid 10 10 1,850
Molybdenum trioxide 10 5 5 2,694 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 8 8 16

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lithium carbonate
Cobalt compounds ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 2
Copper compounds 1,052 1,000 52 48,463
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 515 515 694,779
Ammonia 505 500 5 9,709
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 464 450 14 21,048
Zinc compounds 300 50 250 676
Nickel compounds 55 50 5 1,476 ♦ Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 15 10 5 367
Manganese compounds 11 6 5 51
Nitric acid 10 10 2,709
Lead compounds 8 8 77

Waste Management & Recycling

How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Chemical Released Recycled Energy Recovery Treated
Nickel compounds 17,016
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 53,008
Copper compounds 160,790
Manganese compounds 2,224
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 469,532
Zinc compounds 21,049
Ammonia 0 208
Nitric acid 12

Off-Site Transfer Destinations

Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Destination Chemical Disposal Recycling Energy Rec. Treatment
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
Manganese compounds 2,224
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Manganese compounds 15,246
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Manganese compounds 92
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
Copper compounds 109,900
ARDLEIGH MINERALS
BEACHWOOD, OH
Copper compounds 50,890
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Copper compounds 2,750
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
Copper compounds 456
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Copper compounds 320,971
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Copper compounds 6,949
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Copper compounds 4
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
Nitric acid 21
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Nitric acid 55
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
Nitric acid 12
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Nitric acid 0
COVANTA
NEW CASTLE, PA
Ammonia 0
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Ammonia 4,585
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 2,104
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 356
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 4,357
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 5,315
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 183
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 84
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 0
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 38,918
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 488
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 19,946
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1,234
ARDLEIGH MINERALS
BEACHWOOD, OH
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 14,090
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,594
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 229
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 7
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
Zinc compounds 1,812
ARDLEIGH MINERALS
BEACHWOOD, OH
Zinc compounds 18,923
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
Zinc compounds 2,126
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Zinc compounds 14
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
Zinc compounds 2
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Zinc compounds 7
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Zinc compounds 36
ARDLEIGH MINERALS
BEACHWOOD, OH
Nickel compounds 2,727
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Nickel compounds 158
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
Nickel compounds 14,290
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Nickel compounds 739
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
Nickel compounds 183
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
Nickel compounds 459
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
Nickel compounds 2,280
VEXOR TECHNOLOGY INC
MEDINA, OH
Nickel compounds 129

Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)

Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Chemical Transferred (lbs) POTW
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 521,702 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 9 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 5 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Manganese compounds 5 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Copper compounds 161 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Ammonia 346 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Zinc compounds 5 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA
Nickel compounds 1 CITY OF ELYRIA WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, ELYRIA

Compliance Violations

Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.

Program Type Violation Date Return to Compliance Status
caa FRV Mar 18, 2024 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Oct 31, 2023 Nov 9, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units Mar 28, 2018 Oct 31, 2018 Resolved
caa FRV Jun 17, 2016 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Jun 3, 2010 Jun 7, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jun 3, 2010 Jun 3, 2010 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Dec 31, 2008 Mar 22, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers May 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 13, 2006 May 3, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: General Apr 13, 2006 Apr 13, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions Apr 13, 2006 Apr 13, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: General Apr 19, 2005 Apr 21, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 19, 2005 May 23, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 19, 2005 May 23, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions Apr 19, 2005 May 23, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Apr 14, 2005 Dec 12, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: General Mar 30, 2004 Apr 20, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 30, 2004 Apr 20, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Jun 13, 2003 Jul 31, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 13, 2003 Jul 31, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Jun 13, 2003 Jul 31, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: General Jun 13, 2003 Aug 28, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 1, 2003 May 14, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 23, 2002 Apr 23, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 23, 2002 Aug 29, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Apr 23, 2002 Jun 12, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Apr 23, 2002 Jun 12, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 27, 1997 Mar 27, 1997 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Feb 2, 1996 Feb 2, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 2, 1996 Apr 2, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 29, 1994 Mar 22, 1995 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Nov 29, 1994 Mar 22, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Jun 16, 1993 Aug 2, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Aug 23, 1991 Mar 24, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jan 23, 1991 Mar 15, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jan 23, 1991 Mar 15, 1991 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jan 23, 1991 Mar 15, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jan 23, 1991 Mar 15, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Jul 13, 1990 Jan 28, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 2, 1989 Apr 20, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Mar 2, 1989 Apr 20, 1989 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Mar 2, 1989 Apr 20, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Feb 22, 1983 Feb 2, 1984 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Feb 22, 1983 Feb 2, 1984 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Feb 22, 1983 Feb 2, 1984 Resolved

Enforcement Actions

Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.

Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603899656 · Mar 4, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-027 · Dec 4, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5013 · Feb 26, 2019
$257,950
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-5012 · Feb 19, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-7519 · Feb 1, 2019
$22,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-026 · May 21, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3400423904 · Jun 6, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-0051 · May 2, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-025 · Jun 9, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-023 · Jan 15, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-022 · May 13, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-021 · Apr 17, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-020 · Jun 8, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-019 · Apr 27, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-015 · Apr 25, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-018 · Apr 1, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-014 · Jun 30, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-013 · Apr 1, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-012 · Aug 14, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004203519-011 · Jun 12, 2002

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